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Started United We Stand in ‘89. Work: The Athletic, GQ, National, editor at large for FourFourTwo. Contribute to BBC, Sky et al. Written 13 books. NUJ member.

Barcelona/Manchester.
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MCFC and Liverpool. The two greatest teams ever. What a rivalry. MCFC with their 0 European Cups, Liverpool with one title since 1990. It really does mean more, this one.
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Mourinho and Solksjaer worked miracles to get those players to second.
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Axel Tuanzebe's life story is an inspiration to millions. Kid arrived from Congo aged 4 and didn't speak English. Grafted at school and got excellent grades. Captained MUFC at every level. Pity the rancid, faceless, racists who abuse him and the platforms which propagate it.
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June 2028. “Manchester United are considering an approach for double World Cup and Champions League winner Paul Pogba, 35.”
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Just spoke to this lad. He absolutely loves it.
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Ajax singing “Always look on the bright side of life” in the Bernabeu.
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In Belgrade. Met a man who reckoned he played for Red Star. Remember anything about him? He’s a tactical obsessive (done all coaching badges, now doing a masters degree for footballers) explaining different systems using Serbian beans for players.
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The €120 Barça are charging MUFC fans for Camp Nou is the most expensive ticket in MU's history outside of a final. MUFC will now increase cost of Barça's tickets at OT to €120...and use difference to subsidise ticket prices for travellers to Camp Nou down to £75.
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His best performance since joining MUFC.
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Axel Tuanzebe had captained MUFC at every age level bar the first team. Tonight he captains the first team against Rochdale, the town where he grew up in after arriving from DR Congo aged four - with no English, only French and Lingala. At 16 he got As and A stars in his GCSEs.
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Legia fans have just unveiled a huge flag of Pope John Paul II at Ibrox.
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Does a Man Utd player have to be stretched off to hospital before a penalty will be awarded this season?
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MUFC fans singing "Jamie Vardy, your wife is a grass" then "Rooney, Rooney, Rooney."
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Bobby Charlton saw close friends die at Munich. He helped lead Manchester United's recovery to become English, then European champions. For decades the club's record goal and appearance holder, he was a World Cup winner and European player of the year too. What a life. RIP.
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Maguire, James and Bissaka were desperate to play for MUFC. Dybala wasn't. Only excessive amounts of £ could have changed that. MU not as attractive as they were to best talents, but it's still better to have players who want to join rather repeat errors for mercenaries.
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Yes, third division football.
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Offer Ole and his coaches the jobs full time. He's had 17 games, won 14, drawn two and lost one. MUFC have won every away games under him. He's earned it. And send his wife some flowers for looking after their 3 kids while he works away in sunnier climes. Ole's at the wheel!
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Man Utd should just play the Champions League music before all Premier League home games and not tell the players it's a domestic match.
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Horrendous result and performance for MUFC. One of the worst. They happen. Seven goals. Seven points ahead of Liverpool after 25 games. One cup won, two cups to play for. Third in league. Erik ten Hag is still in his first season. Let him build.
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Need to quarantine Cavani in England for the next two years.
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Roses are red, violets are blue; champions Liverpool won two of their last ten league games and were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United.
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I’ve been following this lad’s journey for 11 months. He’s about to watch MUFC for the first time. He’s cycled here. From Mongolia.
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Raphael Varane on the pitch holding a Manchester United shirt in front of a packed stadium. That's the way to unveil a new player.
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MUFC deserved nothing there. Palace excellent and undefeated at O.T in three seasons. MU dire and lethargic after no pre-season. Stop piss balling about and get the manger the players he wants. And clearly needs. It’s Manchester United.
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I know this season has been poor so far for MUFC, but I had a long sit down interview with Erik ten Hag recently. And I came out of the room wanting that man to continue doing the very difficult job he's got on his hands. He's knows what's needed.
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Manchester United reach the 38th minute having not conceded a goal for the first time in an away match since February.
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OGS wanted to do that interview. Wanted to say goodbye. His choice. Fair enough.
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Just spotted near Old Trafford.
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Ipswich, managed by Kieran McKenna who left MUFC last season, top of League 1. Salford, managed by Neil Wood who left MUFC last season, top of League 2.
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A nod to the backroom staff at MUFC. Living in a bubble, they got back from Granada on Fri and more prep for Spurs. Left for London on Sat. They have families too. I know some in various roles - and it has been non-stop for them this season with 50 games since Sept.
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All the best to Juan Mata. A fine human.
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Man Utd have played nine of the 11 top teams in the Premier League so far. And only two of the bottom nine.
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De Gea Sanchez Pogba Mata Fred Lukaku Herrera Matic Lingard Rashford Young Martial Romero Valencia Bailly Shaw Rojo Jones Smalling Lindelof Fellaini McTominay Pereira Mourinho. Lot of talent there. Get behind them. Better to kick off if it turns to shit, not before a ball kicked.
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Best wishes to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Gave it a good shot and looked to be on the right lines, but the last two months have been horrendous under him. Sad that it came to this. Paris was incredible.
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Every single away end sold out. Fans singing your name. Old Trafford packed week after week. Huge games all the time under a boss you can trust. Bus journeys across Manchester capped at just £2 from Sept. You know it makes sense @DeJongFrenkie21
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“BALD IS BEST”
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Number of league defeats so far this season: MCFC 5, Chelsea 7, Arsenal 9, Liverpool 9, Leicester 10, Spurs 11, Arsenal 13, Sheff Utd 28. Man Utd 4 (3 came in first 6 games).
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Been at Carrington. Real end of term feeling with loads of staff leaving and saying goodbye. Saw Cath on reception. She’s staying. “I’ve been here 53 years. My first manager was Sir Matt Busby…”
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“Smile.” “I always smile.” Three away wins v Real Sociedad, Milan and Granada. Three clean sheets.
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Bruno Fernandes has been involved in a car crash. Since September.
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95,000 here. Barça came from behind and lead 4-2. My daughters, 7 & 11, are hugging each and shouting ‘Puta Real Madrid’. How on earth did my life come this?
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MUFC sending emails to Spain-bound fans saying Sevilla refusing to drop £89 price - the most expensive in MUFC history. MU will increase price for Sevilla fans to £89 and use £35 difference to subsidise MU fans. Sevilla fans, embarrassed at their club's prices, will now be stung.
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Manchester United are the only team to beat Villarreal (and beat them home and away) in ten Champions League games this season. Carrick did a belting job in Spain as caretaker.
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Man from Paris, who played for Paris, whose father supports Paris, scores goal that stops Paris winning a first ever European Cup. Which was invented in Paris.
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A FIFTH defeat for Manchester United since Dec 22 after a home loss to Burnley. It's dreadful. Loud anti Glazer and Woodward chants ringing around Old Trafford. Fans fuming, defiant and utterly pissed off. Regardless of any excuses, this is woeful.
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Mata staying at MUFC is positive. Nobody expects him to start every week, but he’s an experienced, popular, versatile and very decent footballer. He’s an even better person - a rare gem in an industry full of bullshit.
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Jadon Sancho all confirmed for MUFC. Hugely encouraging signing. Good too that it was done quickly with the minimum of fuss and almost no speculation.
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PSG getting stronger and look like they could scrape a draw at home to Man Utd, rather than another defeat.
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Manchester United win a first trophy for almost six years. Delighted players go to fans. GGMU echoes around Wembley. Newcastle played well and their fans sang to the end. But it’s about MUFC, Ten Hag and his team. He’s done a superb job. Top four and a trophy.
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Harry Maguire at the Manchesterplatz in Munich on Sunday evening.
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Manchester United training before the Bayern Munich game.
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Asked Fred if he was familiar with the music of Joy Division. He’s not, but he was very happy with the fans’ song about him. And he’s absolutely buzzing after that performance.
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If MUFC win the games in hand, then it means that...no, don't do this to yourself.
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Stretford End 15 mins after the final whistle.
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Juan Mata waves goodbye.
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Garnacho's mother came up to buy a UWS at Arsenal away in April. She was in the away end, curious and asked what UWS was. She said: "My son plays with this team" and pointed to the MU players. "He's called Alejandro." I hope the family like him on the cover.
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Been in Old Trafford’s museum - it’s full of travelling Real Madrid fans.
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MUFC end at 4-0. Been like this for 15 mins.
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Just heard a “Come on Marine, these are shite!” shout in a local accent.
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Manchester United hold onto lead to win league match. You read that right. Big win against Spurs. Quality performance too. And O.T very noisy. Whole ground singing for Ole.
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Fred equalises for Manchester United. VAR looking as cancelling it based on the fact, written in law, that Fred doesn't score goals in football matches.
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Devastating news about Ian Stirling. He did so much for Manchester United fans for so long. A stalwart, he was central to safe standing returning to Old Trafford. Trusted, respected, credible, approachable, J Stand and better liked than he ever knew. Rest in peace, Ian.
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Martial intentionally gave Haaland a 14 goal start in the league before he sets about chasing him down his numbers. You just have to wait for gloves weather to see it.
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Pogba, Fernandes, Cavani. Three world class players in a squad which needs a couple more of them. Brilliant tonight.
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Bumped into my mate Kev outside the ground. He follows Manchester United everywhere. He’s going for 2-1 to his team tonight.
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Fans have been singing ‘Glazers Out’ throughout the game.
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Loads of inflatable 6s in the Liverpool end - to represent the number of times they’ve nearly won the league since 1990.
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Getting a lift from Milan to Turin. The driver is a happy Serbian. Happy because Red Star won last night and because he’s going to see MUFC as a fan.
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Son grabs at McTominay's shirt while he's in possession. He bats him off - that's a natural reaction from any footballer. Ref was presented with half second of footage - not enough. Didn't show the context. Atrocious decision followed. Surprised at Son going to ground like that.
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Andreas Pereira cost MUFC v little in transfer fees. Club got loan fees for him and he'll leave for £8 million, probably more. He's a good lad, an honest, hardworking player who made it at a decent level as a footballer. Good luck to him.
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PL table P W D L Pts 1. Manchester Utd 17 11 3 3 36 2. Liverpool 17 9 6 2 33 3. Leicester City 17 10 2 5 32 4. Everton 17 10 2 5 31 5. Tottenham 16 8 5 3 29 6. Manchester City 15 8 5 2 29
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Giggs to SAF: "Ando's good at penalties”. Anderson's on. 125th min. Doesn't touch ball. Or speak English. His pen is sixth. Doesn't do nerves. Thanks God. Thinks of deceased dad. Of the favela. No food. Fights. Leaving home at 13. Crashes ball past Cech. Helps win European Cup.
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Just the Champions League for Manchester United to go for now in this crap season.
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The Stretford End is singing 'get your tits out for the lads'. To Kalvin Phillips.
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Dean Holden pre-match in front of where he has his season ticket. His dad met him off the bus with a picture of his mum, who died three years. The pic is now in the dressing room.
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If Burnley fail to win at Norwich tomorrow then Manchester United will be safe from relegation.
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Every single one of us, loves Alex Ferguson.
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Little brother is 14. Saves his money up and goes away when he gets a ticket. Older lads look after him. Just sent me this. He thinks going away to see his team is the greatest activity known to mankind.
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Garnacho, 19, to Amad, 21. United 4 Liverpool 3. Madness here. Intoxicating madness.
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Manchester United's goal difference is now a big fat zero. Get in!
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Old Trafford right now.
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Last two games I’ve attended were Real Madrid 1 Liverpool 0 and Liverpool 0 Manchester United 4. Obviously both matches were of equal importance and stature, but this is all pointing towards Martial Ballon d’Or.
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Mad how Spurs beat MCFC home & away and drew home & away to Liverpool, yet lost home & away to this MUFC side.
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Just found this man singing “we’re gonna win the league” and “20 times” despite being surrounded by Liverpool fans.
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What a game this is at Old Trafford. The Main Stand is singing for the first time since 1984.
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Hoped Lukaku would become a great MUFC striker, but he wasn’t playing in a great MUFC team. He started well, faded, then rightly lost his place and the confidence of a lot fans. He could’ve won it back, but it’s his career. Clearly a goalscorer. Good luck.
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MCFC were singing about MUFC being in the past. In the present, MUFC just won the derby 2-1 and the away end is celebrating with the players. That is a belting win.
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Just bumped into Cameron, 10, under the Stretford End. He finished his chemo two weeks ago. Today is a treat for him. His favourite player is Marcus Rashford. Cameron predicts 3-0 today. Rashford, Hojlund, Bruno.
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Casemiro has improved Manchester United so much this season. And relax about him playing all the time - he averaged 47 games per season for Madrid in the last six years. And won everything season after season.
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No matter how good or bad the form, I always look forward to seeing Manchester United play. That optimism can evaporate within five minutes, but hope I never lose it.
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Erik ten Hag leaves the pitch, saluting as the Stretford End sings 'Erik ten Hag's red and white army'. Big win for MUFC. Thanks to everyone who bought the new United We Stand.
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Leaving Carrington. Thought ETH was excellent in his press conference. He’s in charge. End of.
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MUFC have gone flat. Another shocking start to a game, another really poor league result. Plenty of possession, but short of ideas. Central defence big concern. Attack blunt. Belting Bruno goal. Not good enough.
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The final whistle yesterday at Old Trafford.
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Football eh, bloody hell. Said the husband of Cathy Ferguson. Another Scot proved it.
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Manchester United were top of the Premier League this time last year.
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Five straight away defeats for MUFC, with 16 conceded in those games. It's so bad. 3,000 fans travelled hundreds of miles to see that today. Congratulations to Brighton on their first home win since WW2.
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Anthony @AnthonyMartial stood in front of the away end for ages at the end, clapping as he was serenaded in song.
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Stretford End start to sing "Jose Mourinho" at the former manager in the TV box. Much of the ground applauds. Then Dan James scores on his debut after a counter attack. "Ole, Ole, Ole," erupts. This place is on fire with passionate love.
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